Social and church notices from Rivers area events
Local residents and visitors are reported gathering in Brandon Regina and Minneapolis for breaks and holidays. Highlights include Glenn McConkey receiving Rockefeller and McKenzie fellowships for research in Ottawa, E. Dyer attending the Manitoba United Church conference in Winnipeg, and church ladies organizing the Sunday service. People travel between Rivers, Hazelcliffe and other points, with staff shifts at the Royal Bank and a bride-elect Eunice Joiner’s welcome event.
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Penny Carpendale
Oxbow
Sask
Winnipeg
Royal Bank
Eunice Joiner
C. G. Stalker
L. H. Cook
Glenn McConkey
Toronto
A. W. Johnson
North Vancouver
Rivers
Rockfeller Foundation
Alexander McKenzie
Glenn
Government Defence Bureau
Ottawa
E.C. Dyer
Manitoba
The
United Church
F. W. McNally
F. D. Taylor
Mr. McNally
Women's Missionary Society
Rebekahs Attend Winnipeg Lodge Visit
Members of Friendship Rebekah lodge Rivers took part in a fraternal visit to Winnipeg Queen Esther lodge. Twenty persons attended including Mesdames G. E. Jelliy J. E. Borrowman James Stevenson P. Maxted J. A. Grummett E. M. Lindsay RG Higginson W. O. Brown George Samson R. W. Twigge J. Cluf A McFarlane C. Blandford 5. Butler J. Mitchell R. Mitchell Bellamy J. R Stratford D. Elliott and Mr and Mrs W G Thomas.
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Friendship Rebekah Lodge
Rivers
Winnipeg
Queen Esther Lodge
Mesdames
G. E. Jelliy
J. E. Borrowman
James Stevenson
P. Maxted
J. A. Grummett
E. M. Lindsay
RG. Higginson
W. O. Brown
George Samson
R. W. Twigge
J. Cluf
A. McFarlane
C. Blandford
5. Butler
J. Mitchell
R. Mitchell
Bellamy
J. R Stratford
D. Elliott
W. G. Thomas
Changing Times Shown In Booklet Of Telephone System
The Manitoba Telephone System publishes Tele phone Echo showing Portage la Prairie office then and now with comparative pictures. Fashions shift inside and outside the office. A 1914 operator group is contrasted with modern staff in short sleeves and contemporary hairdos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Echo
Manitoba Telephone System
Portage la Prairie
Vancouver Bylaw Bans Backseat Driving On Vehicles
Inspector Gordon Ambrose states the bylaw forbids any act by a passenger that could interfere with a driver. The rule is interpreted as covering back-seat driving across all vehicles in Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Gordon Ambrose
Group Return From Short Course in Saskatoon
A 10 day youth leadership course held in Saskatoon concluded last week. Participants included several from the Anglican church diocese of Brandon with Rev. W G Chapan of Rivers Mrs Ethel Watkins of Bradwardine Miss Win Bromley Carnegie representative of St James Ancrum and Roseville churches and Mr G Ongley of Brandon.
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Saskatoon
Anglican Church Diocese
Brandon
W. G. Chapan
Rivers
Ethel Watkins
Bradwardine
Win Bromley
Carnegie
St. James
Ancrum
Roseville
G. Ongley
Mrs. Ruby Konsmo Repeats as L A Legion Ladies Leader
Mrs. Ruby Konsmo was reelected president of the ladies auxiliary to the Canadian Legion at the annual meeting. A secretary has not yet been chosen. Other officers include Mrs. H Bellamy as past president, Mrs. B Brown as first vice president, Mrs. Parker as second vice president, Mrs. A Harvey as treasurer. Executive members are Mrs. T Henry, Mrs. M Burt, Mrs. C Hanson, Mrs. J Piercy, and Mrs. A Braybrook. Mrs. A Wareham is pianist. Two transferred members Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Graham were welcomed. Lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Konsmo
Canadian Legion
H. Bellamy
B. Brown
Parker
A. Harvey
Mesdames T. Henry
M. Burt
C. Hanson
J. Piercy
A. Braybrook
Armed Forces Day Event Slated For June 25 At Airport
Annual Armed Forces Day will be held Wednesday June 25 at the local airport. The event attracts attendees from a wide area and is conducted with the permission of Group Captain H G M Colpitts commanding CJATC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
H. G. M. Colpitts
CJATC
Army seeks 350 cooks amid growing force
Canada increases cook recruitment with higher age limit and better promotion and living conditions. Modern kitchens, eight hour shifts, and training at Camp Borden target improved efficiency. Some cooks may serve in Europe or Korea. The piece also includes a botanical aside about the sensitive plant and its US introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Royal Canadian Army Service Corps
Camp Borden
Europe
Korea
St Matthew’s Ancrum Wal Bazaar and Supper Notice
St Matthew's Ancrum Wal will hold a bazaar featuring home cooking and a supper in Bradwardine hall on Tuesday June 1. Supper served from 5 to 6 pm. Admission to supper adults 1 shilling, children 25 cents.
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ST. Matthew's
Ancrum
Wal
Bradwardine Hall
Sensitive Plant Folds Leaves on Touch
A plant known for touch sensitivity reacts when disturbed as the herb closes its fronds. The description notes the rapid leaf folding behavior and names the plant’s characteristic response to touch.
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Admiral Deluxe
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THOR
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Mivers
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Oxydol
Jem Roys
AV. Decker
Alex Whyte
Regina
J. T. Coughlin
Minneapolis
Alvnn
Mrs. L. Kenyon
Melville
Alf Langley
Pacific Coast
Alex Angus
Hamida
FE. Wonnell
Scotland
W. H. Humphries
G. H. White
Hazelcliffe, Sask
Helen McDonald
Inlaw
W. Cannon
Waletsy Kenyon
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Sea Island
B.C
Mrs
Les. Kenyon
Bell
R. Twigge
F. Burt
J. Slevin
Rebekahs
L.A
South America
United States
OL Rivers United Church
Fred W. McNally B.A
AERA
Aoa
Jeeta A
McKenzie’s United Store News Erygoods
Valencia
Nuggett
United News
Weiners
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